Dressing up for UT-SC game? Leave the Spurrier mask at home

Editor's note: Fans may not store their Halloween masks at any Neyland Stadium gate. An earlier version of this story was incorrect.

KNOXVILLE — You’re welcome to wear a Halloween costume to Saturday’s UT-South Carolina game, but the mask will have to go.

University of Tennessee officials say that for security reasons no one will be allowed to bring or wear a mask to the 7:45 p.m. game Halloween. Fans cannot store their masks at any Neyland Stadium gate.

Face-painting is fine, according to the university.

Also, while costumes are OK inside the stadium, anyone wearing one will be searched to ensure no prohibited items are brought in. Props meant to go with a costume, such as a toy gun or sword, will not be allowed inside Neyland Stadium.

According to the university, there will be trick-or-treating and a Halloween costume contest at the Volunteer Village commercial exhibition area on the Humanities Plaza lawn from 4:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

More details as they develop online and in Thursday’s News Sentinel.

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